{"id":17155,"date":"2021-11-15T14:26:56","date_gmt":"2021-11-15T14:26:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lakehomes.com\/info\/?p=17155"},"modified":"2025-08-26T13:22:16","modified_gmt":"2025-08-26T18:22:16","slug":"internet-options-for-rural-areas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/lifestyles\/internet-options-for-rural-areas","title":{"rendered":"Internet Options for Rural Areas"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/pexels-pavel-danilyuk-9143823-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27203\" style=\"width:600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/pexels-pavel-danilyuk-9143823-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/pexels-pavel-danilyuk-9143823-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/pexels-pavel-danilyuk-9143823-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/pexels-pavel-danilyuk-9143823-1536x1026.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/pexels-pavel-danilyuk-9143823.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/man-with-laptop-and-telescope-by-lake-in-the-evening-9143823\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pavel Danilyuk<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When your lake house is located in a remote area, it can be difficult to stay connected online. Sometimes, this can be a good thing. Going off the grid can be a big stress reliever, especially when you\u2019re spending time out in nature. However, sometimes you need to stay plugged in. In this case, we\u2019re here to help with internet options for rural areas. To learn more about this topic, we consulted Andrew Cole, senior analyst at <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/inmyarea.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">InMyArea.com<\/span><\/a>,<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and Phil Crippen, CEO of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.johnadamsit.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">John Adams IT<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Check out our tips below! <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-first-how-does-the-internet-work\">First, how does the internet work?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"722\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/monitor-1307227_1280-1024x722.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/monitor-1307227_1280-1024x722.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/monitor-1307227_1280-300x212.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/monitor-1307227_1280-768x542.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/monitor-1307227_1280.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image by <a href=\"https:\/\/pixabay.com\/users\/geralt-9301\/?utm_source=link-attribution&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=image&amp;utm_content=1307227\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gerd Altmann<\/a> from <a href=\"https:\/\/pixabay.com\/\/?utm_source=link-attribution&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=image&amp;utm_content=1307227\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pixabay<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In 2021 in the U.S., the internet feels omnipresent. It\u2019s almost always available, simple to connect to, and most of us know very little about its mechanics. To start off, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wavedirect.net\/blog\/fixed-wireless-internet-vs-satellite\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fixed wireless and satellite internet<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are two types to know about. Andrew explains, \u201cfixed wireless uses microwave radio signals from local towers, just like how your cell phone gets a connection. Satellite uses, you guessed it, satellites in space to beam the internet to you, just like satellite television.\u201d He says that both options can be a lifesaver for rural households and lake dwellers who would otherwise be cut off from internet access.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-are-the-pros-and-cons\">What are the Pros and Cons?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/tablet-5623396_1280-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27202\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:600px;height:318px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/tablet-5623396_1280-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/tablet-5623396_1280-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/tablet-5623396_1280-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/tablet-5623396_1280.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image by <a href=\"https:\/\/pixabay.com\/users\/geralt-9301\/?utm_source=link-attribution&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=image&amp;utm_content=5623396\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gerd Altmann<\/a> from <a href=\"https:\/\/pixabay.com\/\/?utm_source=link-attribution&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=image&amp;utm_content=5623396\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pixabay<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to choosing between fixed wireless and satellite, there are certainly pros and cons to each option. While fixed wireless is reliable and affordable without a data cap on your usage, satellite is slower and more expensive, and often comes with data caps. However, while fixed wireless only covers about half of the U.S., satellite covers 100%. So, it\u2019s a possibility that fixed wireless may not be available in your area. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-find-internet-providers\">How to Find Internet Providers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"521\" src=\"https:\/\/lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/rural-internet-eteknix.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17159\" style=\"width:566px;height:368px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/rural-internet-eteknix.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/rural-internet-eteknix-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/rural-internet-eteknix-768x500.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo courtesy of <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eteknix.com\/rural-internet-access-finding-high-speed-connections\/\" target=\"_blank\">eTeknix<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your options in a remote lake area won\u2019t be as comprehensive as they would be in an urban area. As Phil puts it, \u201cYour internet access options are only as strong as the services that nearby internet companies can provide.\u201d He says that a great first step is to call local internet service providers and explain your needs, even if these providers are a hundred miles away. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First, check and see if they have fixed wireless, which should be available in most areas that receive cell phone reception. Otherwise, ask about mobile wireless choices, such as 4G LTE home internet or DSL internet. Currently, T-Mobile<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.t-mobile.com\/news\/un-carrier\/t-mobiles-next-un-carrier-move-5gforall\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">major initiative<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to bring 5G home internet to more remote locations. Additionally, neighbors in your town may be able to provide a local perspective about internet options in rural areas.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-providers-should-i-consider\">What Providers Should I Consider?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"688\" height=\"410\" src=\"https:\/\/lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/internet-providers2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17158\" style=\"width:567px;height:337px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/internet-providers2.jpg 688w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/internet-providers2-300x179.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 688px) 100vw, 688px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When looking at fixed wireless providers, Andrew recommends <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.inmyarea.com\/provider\/rise-broadband\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rise Broadband<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which offers download speeds up to 50 Mbps for as low as $39.95 per month, as well as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.inmyarea.com\/provider\/att\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AT&amp;T Fixed Wireless<\/span><\/a>,<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> which has a bundle with DIRECTV. If fixed wireless isn\u2019t available in your area, Phil advises <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.centurylink.com\/home\/help\/internet\/what-is-DSL.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DSL internet<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which is typically available in any area that also has wireless landline service. If none of these options work, it may be time to consider satellite internet. According to Andrew,\u00a0 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.inmyarea.com\/provider\/viasat\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Viasat<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a good satellite option. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As the leading satellite internet provider, it provides unlimited plans and a two-year price lock. However, Phil warns, \u201cYou&#8217;re going to have to pay a hefty installation fee and a monthly fee to use satellite internet. Plus, satellite internet is sometimes spotty and more frustrating to use than fixed wireless internet.\u201d As such, it may be best to avoid this last resort internet option if possible.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When hanging out at the lake, the surrounding nature is often enough to keep us entertained. But sometimes, we want to curl up with a good movie, call a friend, or dial into a meeting during a workcation. Luckily, as Andrew says, \u201cBetween these fixed wireless and satellite options, you can likely stay just as connected at the lake house as you would anywhere else.\u201d We hope you find the internet option that works for you! <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When your lake house is located in a remote area, it can be difficult to stay connected online. Sometimes, this can be a good thing. Going off the grid can be a big stress reliever, especially when you\u2019re spending time out in nature. However, sometimes you need to stay plugged in. In this case, we\u2019re here to help with internet options for rural areas. To learn more about this topic, we consulted Andrew Cole, senior analyst at InMyArea.com, and Phil Crippen, CEO of John Adams IT. Check out our tips below! First, how does the internet work? 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